Dental Implants
AshfordDental implants
A permanent tooth that feels like your own.
A dental implant is the closest thing modern dentistry has to a real tooth: a small titanium post that fuses with your jaw and carries a crown matched to your natural teeth. Our implant partner plans and places the whole thing in-house, so your care never leaves the building and never gets handed to a stranger halfway through.
- Single-tooth, bridge and full-arch options
- Planned and placed in-house
- 3D imaging for precise placement
- A crown matched to your natural teeth
- Solutions for loose or failing dentures
- One partner accountable for the outcome
Why an implant, and why in-house
When a tooth is lost, the bone that held it slowly recedes and the neighboring teeth begin to drift. An implant stops that quietly destructive process because it replaces the root, not just the crown. It does not rely on grinding down healthy neighbors the way a traditional bridge does, and it is cared for exactly like a natural tooth.
The difference at Ashford is that Dr. Whitmore plans and places your implant here, alongside the general dentist who knows your history. Many practices refer implant surgery out to a separate office and then wait for you to come back for the crown. Keeping it under one roof means one partner owns the outcome from the first scan to the final bite check, and the two dentists coordinate directly rather than through a fax machine.
From a single tooth to a full arch
For one missing tooth, a single implant and crown is often the simplest, longest-lasting answer. For several missing teeth, an implant-supported bridge replaces them without a removable appliance. And for those living with a loose lower denture, a small number of implants can anchor it firmly in place, so eating an apple stops being an event. We plan every case with 3D imaging so placement is precise and predictable.
A calm, staged process
Implant treatment is a series of unhurried, comfortable steps rather than one dramatic day. We assess the bone, place the post, allow it to fuse, and then fit the crown, checking in with you at each stage. You always know where you are in the process and what the next visit involves, and sedation is available for anyone who would rather sleep through the surgical step.
Frequently asked questions
The placement is done under local anesthetic and most patients are surprised by how routine it feels, more like a filling than an extraction. Sedation is available, and the recovery is usually managed with over-the-counter pain relief.
From placement to final crown is typically three to six months, most of which is quiet healing time while the implant fuses with the bone. We keep you comfortable and functional throughout.
Yes. A small number of implants can anchor a lower denture firmly, which is one of the most life-changing treatments we offer. Ask us to assess whether you are a candidate.
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